Dr. Gonnering is a 2018 graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Veterinary Medicine. During her undergraduate/graduate studies, she volunteered with the U of I Wildlife Medical Clinic. After graduation, she completed her small animal rotating internship at VCA Aurora Animal Hospital.

Dr. Gonnering loves the outdoors. Her favorite pastimes include gardening and hiking. She also enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, including her dog and corn snake.